[sheik yerbouty]

In the days that the Bethlehem was not under the PA’s rule, Bethlehem was mostly Christian and prosperous. Under the PA and TROP, Christans live in terror and most have left..

[blueplum]

Because of the growth of Islamic fundamentalism in the Palestinian territories

a) reason enough for no Palestinian state - ever; and b) proof enough that Islam is not only intolerant of Jews but of Christians also and another reason for no Palestinian state - ever. Return Jerusalem and Bethlehem to Christian/Jewish stewardship!

[Gene Eric]

All too often, PA was portrayed in the media as a struggling ‘Christian’ community. Strange the persecution.

[SunkenCiv]

Thanks george76. Merry Christmas to all!

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[GailA]

Beautiful Star Of Bethlehem, Oakridge Boys LINK

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[Alice_Anne]

I have no doubt that Christian Churches are upset.. The Christian population of Palestine and Israel has declined steadily over the past 60 years.

Its a shame about the crosses. I have several beautiful ones I bought in Bethlehem over 40 years ago and I still treasure them.

These demographic shifts are really hard ..

Years ago there was a vibrant Jewish population in Baghdad.. and even as recently as ten years ago there were some 50 Christian churches in Baghdad.

It breaks my heart that the middle east becomes more and more polarized.

Pray that it won’t always be so.

Merry Christmas.

[SJackson]

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